UnitedHealthcare lawsuit: Physicians allege delay, deny, underpay practices

UnitedHealthcare is accused of owing more than $900,000 in independent dispute resolution awards after using a federal law to deny, delay and underpay out-of-network providers.

UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting suspect shouts as he appears in court: video

Luigi Mangione, the man suspected in the targeted killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, shouted to a crowd of media members as he entered court in Pennsylvania on Tuesday for an extradition hearing.

Panda One provides critical care for the most vulnerable of babies

"This is our neonatal incubator - where all of our neonatal patients go into," she said. "We transport them up to as small as 500 grams - which is a half a pound."

Is it flu or COVID? At-home tests can now tell you

While symptoms of the flu and COVID are similar, the viruses that cause each illness are different. New tests this winter season can tell you at home what you’re sick with.

Medicare premiums increasing in 2025

Medicare’s premium increase for Part B in 2025 outpaces both inflation and the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).

Michigan Medicine strike averted as union members, hospital reach 'memorandum of understanding'

A Michigan Medicine strike was averted the day before union members were set to walk the picket line. According to a joint statement from University of Michigan-Health and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP) union, a “memorandum of understanding” was reached.

FDA wants to pull decongestant found in many cold, allergy medicines

The FDA is proposing the removal of phenylephrine, a popular nasal decongestant, in oral form from over-the-counter use. Here’s why.

Corewell nurses on verge of unionizing with vote coming in November

"We just had enough," Johnson said. "We need to stand together and be the checkpoint for that greedy corporation that we call Corewell, and need to take care of business."

Biden administration proposes making over-the-counter birth control free, including condoms

Private health insurance would fully cover over-the-counter birth control methods, such as condoms, the "morning after" pill, and daily oral contraceptives under a newly-proposed rule.

Is my COVID test expired? How to check, and what to do

If you have unused COVID tests lying around at home, they may be OK to still use. Here’s what to know as the cold and flu season ramps up.

Whistleblower accuses DMC of covering up patient rape, sues for wrongful termination

The whistleblower filed a $10 million lawsuit against the Detroit Receiving Hospital and DMC – accusing both of creating and maintaining an environment that led to at least two alleged rape incidents in the crisis center.

Michigan crash victim sues insurance company for halting therapy payments

Carmen Burgie has been wheelchair bound since 2001. But about six months ago, her insurance company, Auto-Owners Insurance, stopped paying for her therapists – who she needs for a better quality of life.